Buyer

Description:

Buyer – Healthcare Construction

Office Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus
Sector: Healthcare Construction
Company Turnover: c. £30m
Project Values: Typically £100k – £5m, with larger schemes up to £8m

Overview

A specialist Design & Build contractor operating within the healthcare sector is seeking a Buyer to join its growing commercial team.

With a turnover of approximately £30m, the business delivers specialist healthcare facilities for NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers across the UK. Projects range from refurbishment and extension works through to complex new-build developments designed to accommodate specialist medical equipment and clinical environments.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, the company is looking to appoint a Buyer to take ownership of procurement across the business. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you'll become the company's sole Buyer, responsible for procuring materials for both the joinery workshop and live construction projects, while managing supplier relationships and supporting the successful delivery of projects nationwide.

This is a broad and varied role with significant autonomy. You'll oversee the procurement of construction materials, subcontract packages, agency labour, plant hire and general site requirements, whilst being trusted to negotiate supplier agreements and identify opportunities to improve value across the supply chain.

Having recently appointed a new Managing Director from within the business, the company has ambitious plans for continued growth while maintaining the supportive, family-oriented culture that has resulted in exceptionally low staff turnover. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking to make a genuine impact within a well-established and expanding contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of procurement across the business, supporting both the joinery workshop and live construction projects
Procure construction materials, plant hire, skips, welfare facilities and general site requirements
Source and procure subcontract packages and coordinate agency labour requirements
Obtain competitive quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times and supplier agreements
Raise purchase orders and ensure materials and services are delivered in line with project programmes
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and programme requirements
Work closely with the Commercial Director, Project Managers and Site Teams to understand procurement requirements
Resolve supplier, delivery and invoice queries efficiently
Monitor supplier performance and maintain accurate procurement records
Continually review and develop the supply chain to improve value, service and reliability

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience as a Buyer within the construction industry
Ideally 5+ years' experience procuring construction materials
Experience working for a Main Contractor, Design & Build contractor or Fit-Out contractor is preferred, although candidates from similar construction backgrounds will also be considered
Comfortable managing procurement independently and taking ownership of the buying function
Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Commercially aware with excellent organisational and time management abilities
Confident managing multiple procurement requirements simultaneously
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships

Package

£40,000 – £50,000 basic salary
£5,000 car allowance
Bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary, paid twice yearly
Company pension
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays